A 32-year-old man from Magherafelt has been released on bail ahead of his trial at Londonderry Crown Court.

Jason Young, of Killyboggin Road, appeared at a preliminary enquiry at the Magistrates Court on Wednesday. He is charged with non-fatal strangulation and criminal damage to a mobile phone belonging to the alleged victim.

The offences are alleged to have occurred on February 23 this year.

Prosecuting counsel told the court that Young has a prima facie case to answer. District Judge Conor Heaney agreed, stating the defendant has a case to answer based on the papers before the court.

When asked if he wished to say anything in answer to the charges or tender a written statement of evidence, Young replied "no".

Judge Heaney released Young on bail of £500 and returned him for arraignment at Londonderry Crown Court on November 12. A condition of bail prohibits contact with the injured party.